Rails Developer - Mercaris
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Mercaris
Salary range: 70000-110000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
About MercarisThe development of non-GMO and organic agriculture is at a critical point. While some resources are in place to educate consumers, address public policy, and support scientific research on sustainable agricultural crops, far less emphasis has been placed on the market infrastructure upon which participants, from producers to retailers, depend.Mercaris was formed to address the lack of basic market data available to participants in the organic and non-GMO supply chain.We provide up-to-date, accurate information on market conditions for organic and non-GMO commodities. Our trading platform allows buyers and sellers to meet on-line and trade physical commodities.Mercaris products and services allow subscribers to:Access an expanded pool of buyers and sellersApply data to business planning and strategic decision-makingReduce transaction costsDecrease financial riskWe recently closed a $2.5M series A funding round and are looking to expand our team. We are looking for a mid to senior level Ruby on Rails developer to join our team and contribute to the codebase and the company. 

Requirements:
Your Skills and Experience:3+ years of development experience2+ years developing Ruby on Rails web apps.HTML, CSS and Javascript skills are of course important as well.Extra Credit For:An interest in mentoring and teaching other developers.Assisting in putting best practices, processes and frameworks in place that help scale the development process as the team grows.

Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include fully covered medical, 401k with 3% match, and equity. The position is located in downtown Chicago, IL.